Cheesy Baked Salmon with Spinach & Mashed Potatoes delights!
Creamy, cheesy, flaky and undeniably satisfying! This Cheesy Baked Salmon with Spinach & Mashed Potatoes is a delicious and comforting dinner option for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, skin removed
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared in advance)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or labneh
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 tsp dried oregano or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Spread prepared mashed potatoes evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cream cheese and yogurt, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Remove from heat.
- Place salmon fillets on top of the mashed potatoes. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Spoon the creamy spinach mixture evenly over each fillet. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar on top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and cheese is melted and golden. Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra browning if desired.
- Serve hot, directly from the dish, garnished with extra herbs.
Notes
- Add a crisp side salad or roasted carrots
- Drizzle with extra lemon for a zesty finish
- Serve with steamed green beans for added fiber
- Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time
- Substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard
- For a lighter version, reduce cheese and use low-fat yogurt
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with potatoes
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g